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Fords, Lincolns, and Mercurys prior to 1949 required a hub puller to remove the rear drum. I
purchased a reproduction of the original KR Wilson tool from Winfield Tool Works (437 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, New York,
11777. Phone (631) 928-3316). Pretty pricey at $130, but the alternatives aren't much cheaper. Here's the
"blow by blow" story.
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The first task is to remove the castle nut on the end of the axle, and put the thread protector / cover over the
axle end. The puller's threaded drive has a point on it, and by using the cover you will protect the axle threads
and end from any damage.
The puller body slips around the "lip" on the drum. Evidently, some aftermarket drums don't have this lip, in which
case a puller with arms that attach to the lugs would be needed.
Here is the hub puller with both halves installed, and the collar inserted over it. The collar only has to fit
snug.
I had expected the drum to clearly "break free" as I tightened down. Nothing that dramatic happened. Rather,
you need to check to see if it has loosened. When it has, simply remove the tool and take it off.
One problem I encountered: As you turn the drive, the wheel will want to spin. The only way to really work
around this, as far as I can tell, is to put a socket drive or breaker arm on the end, and whack it with a hammer while you
simultaneously pull on the lugs in the opposite direction. After a few times, it will loosen.
Here is what the brakes looks like after sitting for close to 50 years. Hmmm, maybe I *should* clean them up a
bit, eh?
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